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“Molly and her staff supported me completely through a drawn out divorce. My ex and his lawyer did everything they could to bleed me dry and drag the proceedings out. Molly is extremely compassionate and professional. I highly recommend her.”

Molly is rated AV - the highest possible rating- by her peers through the Martindale and Hubble rating process and has been recognized as a Superb Family Law attorney and Client's Choice 2012 by Avvo.com.

Molly has also been named by Seattle Met Magazine as one of Seattle's top family law attorneys.

Tatyana received her B.S., cum laude from the University of Washington in 1999 and her J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law in 2002. Washington Law & Politics magazine has selected Tatyana as a "Rising Star" for four consecutive years, from 2009 through 2012. Tatyana practices in the areas of Family Law and Employment Law.

Stacey Smythe has over 24 years of experience in representing Northwest clients in cases ranging from divorce (amicable and high-conflict), modifications, child custody, paternity, child support and domestic violence. Additionally I have experience to provide counsel in drafting Wills, Complete Estate Planning consultation and Probate Administration.

According to the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 95 percent of people who physically abuse their partners also psychologically abuse them. This abuse – which is also called emotional abuse or mental abuse – can have serious, long-lasting affects on a person and make their recovery from a domestic violence situation even more difficult.

What Are Some Examples of Psychological Abuse?

Your partner denies you necessities. For example, your partner does not allow you to eat or sleep; your partner does not allow you access to money; or your partner does not allow you to leave your home.

Your partner displays jealous behavior. For example, your partner accuses you of cheating, prevents you from seeing friends, or becomes angry when you spend time with others.

Your partner harasses you outside of the home. For example, your partner travels to your workplace or school to continue other forms of abuse or to show their control over you.

Your partner threatens you or the things you love. For example, your partner could threaten to physically harm you, to deny you things you need, or to injure your children, relatives, or pets.

Your partner humiliates you. For example, your partner abuses you in public, sexually abuses you, or forces you to engage in demeaning behavior.

Your partner blames you for physical or sexual abuse. For example, you are made to feel at fault for any other types of harm that comes to you during your relationship, even though only your partner is to blame.

Who is at risk for psychological abuse? Studies have found that women who earn more than their husbands, women who are the family breadwinners, and women who are physically disabled are the most at risk for mental abuse by a partner or loved one.

Are you going through a divorce and are the victim of psychological abuse? Call the Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny today to speak with a Seattle domestic violence attorney and schedule a private consultation today.

Molly B. Kenny's Bellevue family law office is conveniently located on Lake Bellevue Drive, making it easily accessible to those in the greater Seattle area. Our divorce and child custody lawyers help men and women get the information, guidance, and compassionate representation they need.